🌿 A Visit Back to the Plot
After a few weeks away, I returned to the allotment to check on the beds I mulched over winter — particularly the garlic patch — and I have to say, it was a reassuring sight.
The seaweed and leaf mulch has really done its job. The bed needed very little attention, which is always a good sign that the groundwork paid off.
🧄 Garlic Bed – A Quick Tidy
A few of the garlic bulbs had lifted slightly above the soil surface — likely from frost heave — so I gently tucked them back in and added another light layer of mulch to keep everything protected.
This should help retain moisture and suppress weeds as the season gets going.
🥬 A Bonus Harvest
One unexpected bonus from the visit was a superb leek — a proper chunky one that had overwintered beautifully.
Always nice when the plot gives you a little surprise reward!
🌱 Preparing the Next Bed
With the garlic sorted, I moved on to prep the next bed. A bit of light weeding and soil loosening was all that was needed — the soil is in good condition thanks to earlier composting.
🌿 Broad Beans Sown
Just ahead of the weather turning, I managed to get the first sowing of broad beans in:
- 2 rows of Broad Bean Karmazyn
- 2 rows of Organic Broad Bean Ratio
A good start — and nicely timed before the conditions change.
🌼 Reflections
It’s one of those days where you can really see the benefit of winter preparation. Less work now, better soil, and crops already quietly doing their thing.
More to follow soon as the season picks up.